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Christian converts are among the Iranians being sent home from US
Iranians who have converted to Christianity and had their asylum claims rejected speak to the BBC.
Read MoreThe Christian converts the US is deporting back to Iran
While Donald Trump admonishes Nigeria for persecuting Christians, Christian converts tell the BBC they live in fear of being deported
Read MoreTrump says he is ending immigration protections for Somalis in Minnesota
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Read MoreIt won’t get any better: Washington faces another looming government shutdown
It’s not going to get any better. The government closed down for a record 43 days this fall. And if
Read MoreMarjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation; Trump and Mamdani have cordial White House meeting – as it happened
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Read MoreFederal Suit Seeking Names of Some Jewish Employees at Penn Sparks Backlash
The Trump administration says it needs the information to investigate antisemitism and accuses the university of flouting a subpoena.
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Read MoreOur babies were taken after ‘biased’ parenting test – now we’re fighting to get them back
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Read MoreTrump terminates deportation protections for Somali nationals living in Minnesota ‘effective immediately’
President Donald Trump Friday evening said he was ending deportation protections for Somalis in Minnesota “effective immediately.” “Minnesota, under Governor
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